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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,901.30, 8,851.68 and 2,005.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,901.30, 8,851.68 and 2,005.68 is: 3,008.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,901.30 : 8,851.68 = 2,005.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,901.30/8,851.68 = 2,005.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,901.30x = 8,851.68 × 2,005.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,901.30x = 17,753,637.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,753,637.54/5,901.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,008.43

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